Who is Boohle? Bio, age, child, real name, songs, albums, pics
Buhle Manyathi, commonly known as Boohle, is one of the finest South African up-and-coming singers. She is best known for her tracks Siyathandana, Slala Amalunde, and Yini Na. The singer's style blends afro-soul, afro-house, Amapiano, and gospel. Despite her significantly young age, the singer has been causing waves in the South African music industry.
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The singer rose to stardom after releasing her album Izibongo, which has eight songs. Here is a quick look at her personal and career life.
Profile summary
| Full name | Buhle Manyathi |
| Nickname | Boohle |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | February 20, 1999 |
| Boohle's age | 23 years old (as of 2022) |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Place of birth | Vosloorus, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Current residence | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height in feet | 5'6" |
| Height in centimetres | 167 |
| Weight in pounds | 121 |
| Weight in kilograms | 60 |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Black |
| Marital status | Single |
| Siblings | Nomtee Manyathi and Zinhle Bri Manyathi |
| Children | 1 |
| Profession | Singer and songwriter |
| @boohle_sa |
Boohle's biography
When was Boohle born? The singer was born on February 20, 1999, in a little township known as Vosloorus in Gauteng. How old is Boohle the singer now? She is 23 years old as of 2022. What is Boohle's real name? The hugely popular singer was born Buhle Manyathi.
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How did Boohle become famous?
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In an age where dolls and toys were a little girl's best friend, little Boohle found her joy in music. She founded a musical trio with two of her sisters at an incredibly young age.
The singer grew up in a conservative Christian family and was not allowed to listen to secular music. She grew up listening to numerous gospel artists, the most notable being Ntokozo Mbambo, who was her main inspiration.
Who discovered Boohle? In 2017, the Tshwane Gospel Choir noticed the singer talent. She joined the choir and honed her songwriting and performance skills. The singer says she discovered her talent at 18 and fell in love with everything involved in the song-making process. She is particularly fid of writing songs about love.
Her song, Yini Na, reached number one on Yfm's Hot 99 chart, while others like Slala Amalunde were huge hits on local airwaves. After experimenting with numerous genres at the beginning of her career, the singer finally settled on a blend of afro-soul, afro-house, Amapiano, and gospel music.
Boohle's songs and albums
In 2020, she released Izibongo and Umbuso Wabam'nyama, two of her most sensational releases to date. Both albums quickly became some of South Africa's most-streamed albums. Boohle's Singili is one of her most popular tracks. Here is a quick look at a few of the tracks the singer has featured in.
- C'buda M & Sdida - Will You Be Mine (feat. Boohle, Tee Jay, DJ Stoks & MD Le Sax)
- Kabza De Small - Yapheli'Mali Yam (feat. Boohle)
- Major League - Piano City (feat. Boohle)
- Ntokzin - Inombolo (feat. Boohle)
- Ntokzin - Kanti Yini (feat. Boohle & Ta Skipper)
- Soa Mattrix - Abafana Bomdantso (Vocal Mix) (feat. Lamcrary & Boohle)
- ThackzinDJ - Izwelonke (feat. Boohle & Teejay)
- Wanna Give It All (feat. Josiah De Disciple)
- Zulu Mkhathini - Asambe (feat. Boohle & Mahotella Queens)
Boohle's Pillow Talk
The singer released Pillow Talk in November 2021. The track features Ntokzin, another prolific South African musician. The song had more than a million views on YouTube as of 2022.
Who is Boohle dating?
The singer is not in a relationship currently. A few months ago, there were rumours that she was dating Josiah De Disciple. This started after the duo collaborated on their famous song Mama. Josiah was even rumoured to be the father of Boohle's child.
However, the singer dispelled these rumours, noting that there was nothing between her and Josiah. Besides reminding everyone that Josiah is married, she also noted that Josiah was with someone else when they were working on their EP.
Does Boohle have a child?
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Yes, the renowned singer has a baby boy. She posted a video of her and her son on Mother's Day in 2021.
Fun facts
Here are some interesting facts about the popular South African singer.
- She attended the Lethulwazi Comprehensive Secondary School.
- She loves wearing glasses.
- Her songs, Singili and Pillow Talk, are about the same guy.
Boohle is one of the most prolific up-and-coming South African singers today. Her ability to combine multiple music genres into something unique has played a pivotal role in her rise to fame.
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